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Talks were held in Geneva involving Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the European Union. The issue of ending the occupation of eastern cities by pro-Russian sympathisers was brought up, and there will be a monitoring mission put in place and to be held up by the Organisation of Security and Co-operation in Europe. This organisation would also shepherd the transfer of government buildings that are currently being occupied by protesters in exchange for an amnesty for all, under the condition that they are not facing any capital crimes.
Consequently, Ukraine’s interim government agreed to accept future discussion on a far-reaching constitutional reform that would entail the Russian-speaking east comprehensive autonomy that is stipulated within the Kremlin.
It wasn’t discussed though how the pro-Russian protest movement would be persuaded to vacate the buildings they are currently occupying, nor was it detailing how the anti-Russian militia groups who are currently installed in western-Ukraine to disband.
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These details aside, the more urgent matter is whether Putin would follow through with the terms of a possible more extensive agreement. Barack Obama warned that the US was prepared to intensify sanctions if Russia failed to stand by terms of said agreement. Obama says he hopes to see follow-through from Russia, but that he is very sceptical.
It remains to be seen if there will be any real advocacy given by the political leaders regarding these efforts. Despite the scepticism of the US president and despite the glaring flaws of the current arrangement, it is still a step in the right direction.
Original Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10774084/Russia-and-West-reach-surprise-deal-on-Ukraine-crisis.html
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